Synapse Sports 2013 Division II and III All-Americans, Awards

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Division III

Goalie of the Year: Ashton Wheatley, SalisburyWheatley backstopped the Sea Gulls to an undefeated season, helping Salisbury post one of the top scoring defenses in the nation. Individually she ranks second nationally in goals-against average and in the top-10 in save percentage.

Defensive Player of the Year: Mallory Hinman, TrinityHinman anchored one of the toughest defensive units in the nation as the Bantams allow less than five goals a game despite facing one of the toughest schedules in the nation. A senior who is active in all facets of the defense, Hinman ranks among the team leaders in caused turnovers and ground balls.

Midfield Player of the Year: Megan Leonhard, TrinityThe Bantams' captain, Leonard leads Trinity in goals, draw controls, and caused turnovers. She is active at both ends of the field and has helped Trinity to an undefeated regular season that they capped off with a NESCAC tournament title.

Attack Player of the Year: Katie Bollhorst, SalisburyThe CAC Player of the Year, Bollhorst was the leader of the Sea Gull attack that ranks in the top-10 nationally while playing a top-20 schedule. The senior led Salisbury in assists and points while leading the conference in points and ranking in the top-10 nationally in assists per game.

Rookie of the Year: Erica Geremia, CortlandGeremia burst onto the scene as a rookie, playing a key role in the Red Dragons' offense. She leads Cortland in scoring and ranks among the national leaders in points, cracking the 100-point barrier.

Unsung Hero of the Year: Bridget Kenny, GettysburgKenny was crucial to the success of the Bullets in 2013, ranking second on the team in draw controls and fourth in scoring.

Coach of the Year: Meredith Buzzi, KenyonBuzzi mentored the Ladies to the NCAA tournament and a 14-2 record entering NCAA play. Kenyon doubled its win total from last year and won the NCAC championship this season while ranking in the top-25 nationally in scoring margin.